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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Will coronavirus kill democratic local government?

By Jonathan Davies | 01 July 2020

The Government might welcome an end to elected local government, say Jonathan Davies and Dr Arian...

WHITEHALL

LGA shies away from reorganisation 'fight back'

By Dan Peters | 30 June 2020

The Local Government Association (LGA) has shied away from calls for it to launch a ‘fight back’ ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Start devolution plans with a vision and purpose to unite

By Lawrence Conway | 30 June 2020

On plans for devolution, care should be taken not to start with structures and short- term initia...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government needs a reset

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2020

Local government lies at the heart of multiple emergencies, warns Heather Jameson. She says we ne...

WHITEHALL

Fresh reorganisation offensive leaves districts quaking

By Dan Peters | 23 June 2020

The County Councils’ Network (CCN) has launched a fresh offensive to rip up the local government ...

HEALTH

Hand health powers to elected mayors, says report

By Dan Peters | 23 June 2020

Health powers should be handed to elected mayors as part of a ‘rejuvenated and fortified wave of ...

FINANCE

Javid urges reorganisation and devolution post-COVID

By Heather Jameson | 23 June 2020

Council tax reform and local government reorganisation should both play a part in the post COVID ...

WHITEHALL

Minister warns about council 'sustainability' after rebellion

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2020

A minister has warned Boston BC could become ‘unsustainable’ after councillors rejected sharing s...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Northamptonshire unitary unveils top team

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2020

George Candler has been appointed interim chief executive by the West Northamptonshire Shadow Aut...

REORGANISATION

Somerset CC returns to unitary proposals

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2020

An attempt to restart local government reorganisation in Somerset has been given a frosty recepti...

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Greenspaces and Projects Manager

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It's a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied management role. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Head of Neighbourhood Services

Up to £83k (inc. market supplement)

It's a role that will suit someone with the right level of professional knowledge, acquired through study or career experience. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council